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NHL playoff standings update: Bruins, Penguins look to bounce back

As the Eastern Conference playoff matchups take shape, one of the potential pairings in the first round is Boston Bruins vs. Pittsburgh Penguins. Both clubs are coming off tough losses Thursday night, and both play afternoon games today.

The Bruins will host to the Detroit Red Wings (1 ET, ABC and ESPN+) in a contest that will see Tyler Bertuzzi skate against his former teammates for the first time since coming to Boston ahead of the trade deadline. The B's defeated the Red Wings 5-1 on Oct.